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  1. RV

    Questions about freezing weather while traveling south...

    My wife and I have a 2025-Newmar Dutch Star 4369, recently purchase in May 2025. As we normally travel to Florida, every fall season, with previous owned RV's we always have left Nebraska before the first freeze or potential inclement weather. My wife had to have corrective back surgery a few...
  2. Kaida

    Hi-lo foamies

    This might become my dumping ground for my build. Anybody build their foamie with Insulfoam? I'm planning to build a hi-lo foamie similar to the build below. Could Insulfoam R-7.7 2" thickness work for the bottom walls? Or would Owen Cornings Foamular NGX F-250 R-10 2" thickness be better?
  3. MI

    Couple of questions about Ford V10 engine

    Hi. I own a MH based on an E450 chassis. It's an older MH (2004) with around 100k miles. 2 issues have crept up lately: 1) The service engine light shows up. I have a reader and it says that the engine is running lean on both banks. I took it to a shop and they said they had fixed it, but 50...
  4. RY

    Need help ASAP! Air brake lube questions

    I was doing a chasis lube and lubed the slack adjusted & the part after that (still learning about Air brakes) I assumed any zirc was good for red n tacky 2. Now im learning you shouldn't ever do that on air brake zircs. Im getting ready to leave soon and It seems like i need to take these two...
  5. BD

    Questions from new owner

    I just purchased a 2021 Sportscoach 402TS and I have a few questions. 1. My last diesel had an Air dump switch to lower the coach. This one does not seem to have this. How do I dump the air? 2. I have a TPMS communication error light on the dash and several DTC's for the TPMS. Where is...
  6. bwstewar

    DIY replace DEF sensor questions

    I’m getting ready to replace the DEF sensor on my 2017 Allegro Bus. Since it’s been some time, I thought I’d post this once again. I’ve been following this issue for years. I’ve had the check engine faults twice now. I’ve used the DEF Sensor Simulator (thanks Archer2) to get home. I got the...
  7. AR

    HVAC Upgrade Questions

    Hello All, Upgrade questions: Is there a Heat-Ready Control Box that is compatible with our A/Cs (listed below)? Assuming YES to above, can I add the Coleman Mach 37203-4551 Electric Heat Kit/Strip to our A/Cs and retain the functionality of the furnace in the main cabin? Assuming YES to...
  8. PM

    2011 Allegro Open Road 35QBA Electrical questions

    I am trying to find two different things for my 2011 Allegro Open Road 35QBA: 1. I need a copy or picture of the breaker/fuse panel layout chart for the panel in the hallway between the bathroom door and the back bedroom. Mine got torn off and I cannot determine what each fuse goes to. 2. I...
  9. tnedator

    Factory pickup questions

    I'm getting ready to order a new Dutch Star, more than likely, it will be finished in January, possibly early February. I'm not 100% sure how they do the actual scheduling of factory pickup (which we are leaning towards, if I can make my schedule work -- I work full time). So, a couple...
  10. DA

    2008 Jamboree 31m Electric questions

    Hi all, New owner of a 2008 Jamboree and have run into a few electrical issues I hope yall can help me with. 1. The 12vdc plugs by tv and cable connections dont have power. House battery and fuses are good 2. The entry light switch had now power as well. 3. I have read where the WP momentary...
  11. DS

    newbie questions

    Hi all. We just purchased a 2005 36 MDDS. It's fairly clean and lived a good deal of its life indoors :D. I'm working on a long list of wrinkles to iron out. Just replaced the bedroom closet door catches. Making up a grab bar from the doorway banister up to the cabinets so DW feels safe...
  12. tnedator

    Likely going to order a Dutch Star and questions about features and specials

    Anyone that has any info on any of the information below, I would appreciate. Trying to decide between Allegro Bus and DS, but about 90% sure I'm going with the DS due to concerns about cold weather in Bus and really poor dining room table options. 1. I've seen some mention the new ATC/KIB...
  13. LE

    Several Questions

    1. I have a 2003 Intrigue with 2 piece windshield. Both windshields have stress cracks at the 90 Degree bend that are the result of going over a bump or small low spot (pot hole). Three separate incidents all three at extremely low speed, probably less than 2 MPH. I this common for this...
  14. tnedator

    Allegro Bus in single digits and other questions

    Trying to decide between Allegro Bus and Dutch Star. A few questions. I sometimes go out in cold weather. To date, the coldest has been a surprise drop into upper single digits while at Branson (was supposed to been low 20s). My Ventana did fine, my brother in law's Phaeton had the water...
  15. IT

    Do you need a CDL when buying a bus?

    Hi! I'm new to the website, but I've been interested in things like tiny homes on wheels for a long while now. I recently started looking into campers and saw that school buses could be converted into skoolies and this peaked my interest. As I've looked more into the requirements, I've found...
  16. Peteydog

    Bounder 2013 Bounder 35K TV questions

    Despite figuring out all of the other systems (including vacuflush rebuild) I am befuddled by the TV system. Presently hooked to cable at a campground (in utility bay) and unable to get any channels to come up. The front and bedroom TV allow "TV" input but the living room on only allows HDMI...
  17. A7

    new owner - couple of questions re:mattress and camping in cold weather

    I am a new tiffin wayfarer owner with a couple of questions as I went on my first trip this weekend. 1) if I camp for a month in a place where the average day time temp is 45 and at night it drops down to 25, what do I need to do so my tanks (fresh, grey and black) don't freeze? I have the all...
  18. BH

    Towing Questions

    We have 1999 Natl Seabreeze 1310 with now 37K mile in excellent condition as it was stored in a barn for 23 yrs and we keep it covered so it is in unusually good condition. Our eBikes are on the rear hitch but would like to add a tray. Can this go in between the RV hitch and the eBike rack...
  19. MO

    2017 Pinnacle Wiring Questions Related to Slide Switch Wiring

    When I work on a project, I usually take a picture before disassembling it. However, I recently had to disconnect some wiring from my electrical panel, including the wires that connect to two of my slides. I did not take a picture beforehand, and now I am unsure which wire color corresponds to...
  20. TR

    Newbie questions

    My wife & I are looking at purchasing a 2016 Tiffin 45op. We have never owned a coach. We currently pull a 46' fifth wheel but only use it a few times a year. We plan to do more traveling with the coach. I'm sure driving the coach is going to be a lot different, but I'm told it will actually be...
  21. HO

    Inverter questions

    Hi all. Up front this may be a stupid question but here goes. We do a lot of weekend boon docking for racing spectatorship and recently filled out a couple of solar quote forms. The topic of inverters came up. I have one but it does not seem to work (switch with associated power light stays...
  22. TO

    Questions about cable slide

    Looking for a new to me 5th wheel. Ive already done some research of the 3 main type of slides, rack and pinion, cable and schwintek. From what im seeing is rack and pinion is the most robust and best suited for the large/heavy slides. For the smaller slides like a wardrobe slide the other 2...
  23. HU

    2007 Dynasty fan controller questions

    I did a lot of reading before posting, so don't flame me too bad. �� As far as bench testing, is there a semi explanation of how the electronic component is supposed to work? 3 wires in, 2 out. Does it pulse modulate the solenoid to make a variable orifice to the fan or is it just...
  24. deanrd

    Ambassador 40skq changing TV questions

    Hi all, My current TV is losing support for it's smart features and we are going to replace it with a Samsung Smart TV. Pulled TV out and realized it's already been replaced once. We have a wingard antenna for dish that we will not use. We just stream whatever is available, if not we watch...
  25. KU

    1999 Country Coach intrigue questions

    Been looking for a while, mostly at Monaco's but a really interesting CC popped up. Thinking about going to take a look it. I know the reputation is good. But what are the common issues with these I should look at? Any know issues? Things to be aware of? Just don't see my CC for sale...

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